Plexus Brachialis Block. Better to do by Start Than by End of Surgery?

Plexus Brachialis Block. Better to do by Start Than by End of Surgery?

The aim of the study is to find out if the timing of brachial plexus block, before or after surgery, has an impact of the extent of acute postoperative surgical pain or the incidence and severity of long-lasting (chronic) pain after surgery.

This is a prospective, randomized, double blind study in patients with radial fractures undergoing surgery with volar plate. The patients will be followed up for 6 months after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Radial fracture
• ASA 1 and 2
• Able to communicate in norwegian
• Suitable for surgery in general anaesthesia and brachial plexus block

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Chronic pain
• BMI over 35